The Toddler Owner's Manual: Operating Instructions, Troubleshooting Tips, and Advice on System Maintenance [Paperback]

Brett R. Kuhn Ph.D. (Author), Joe Borgenicht D.A.D. (Author), Paul Kepple (Illustrator), Jude Buffum (Illustrator)

Book Description

Series: Owner's and Instruction Manual | Publication Date: May 1, 2005

At Last! A Beginner’s Guide to Toddler Technology
 
Just when you’ve mastered your infant’s maintenance routine, he begins to malfunction, refusing fuel, crying inexplicably, and resisting your attempts to clothe him. Your infant has upgraded to a toddler! But how can you master your toddler’s changing technology?
 
Through step-by-step instructions and helpful schematic diagrams, The Toddler Owner’s Manual explores hundreds of frequently asked questions: How should I react when my toddler throws a tantrum? How do I train my toddler for self–waste disposal? Whatever your concerns, you’ll find the answers here—courtesy of pediatric psychologist Dr. Brett R. Kuhn and co-author Joe Borgenicht. Together, they provide plenty of useful advice for anyone who wants to learn the basics of toddler care.
 

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About the Author

Brett R. Kuhn, Ph.D., is an associate professor of Pediatrics and director of the Pediatric Sleep Clinic at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He has been published in The American Family Physician, Journal of Psychosomatic Research, Child & Family Behavior Therapy, Psychological Bulletin, and Journal of Pediatric Psychology, and has been featured as an expert in Parents and Parenting magazines. Brett and his wife, Tami, have three children, all of whom successfully upgraded through the toddler years. Joe Borgenicht, D.A.D., is a writer, producer, and current toddler owner. He is the co-author of The Baby Owner’s Manual, The Action Hero’s Handbook, The Action Heroine’s Handbook, Undercover Golf, and The Reality TV Handbook. Paul Kepple and Jude Buffum are better known as the Philadelphia-based studio Headcase Design. Their work has been featured in many design and illustration publications, such as American Illustration, Communication Arts, and Print. Paul worked at Running Press Book Publishers for several years before opening Headcase in 1998. Both graduated from the Tyler School of Art, where they now teach.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Quirk Books (May 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1594740267
• ISBN-13: 978-1594740268
• Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 0.8 x 7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #205,634 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for young techie dads!, January 11, 2007

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Mrs. Nancy Ayers (West Middlesex, PA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Toddler Owner's Manual: Operating Instructions, Troubleshooting Tips, and Advice on System Maintenance (Paperback)

When my son-in-law Drew returned from deployment, my grandson was 13 months old. Drew was anxious to get to know his son and help my daughter take care of him, but he had not had much experience with little ones. Drew's catching on real fast, but this book is a help to him. The technical-style language reminds me of my cell phone or computer instruction books (in a humorous way) and is truly geared to a guy's way of thinking. The information is reliable, concise, and organized for quick reference as well as cover-to-cover reading. So if Drew needs to pack a diaper bag for a day trip, or if Ryan gets a boo-boo while mommy's shopping, he has a go-to answer book in the Toddler Ownder's Manual. The author should think about selling this to the Department of Defense to distribute to dads returning home, it should be required reading!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent, January 12, 2007

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Isaac Kishk (Round Rock, TX) - See all my reviews
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This book is very informative in a non-reference kinda way. While it's laid out like a car owners manual, it can be used for direct reference to whatever you are looking for. However, it is also writing chronologically, so that you can start from the beginning, and read along as your baby grows. Its written in a half sarcastic/playful manner which keeps you entertained while learning or verifying information. Definitely something a parent should not go without, if not just for entertainment.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars real help real funny, January 3, 2009

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Tiffany A. Bartoldus "tiffany" (anchorage, ak United States) - See all my reviews
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I got this book from my mother inlaw on my son 1 year old birthday. It was funny and I like the help with sleeping and potty training. Good For dads also. Just a funny gift that is also a lot of help